Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus
'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST 'I know
nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C
Clarke Herbert's evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet
Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle
with galaxy-wide repercussions. Arrakis is the source of spice, a
mind-enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible; it is
the most valuable substance in the galaxy. When Duke Atreides and
his family take up court there, they fall into a trap set by the
Duke's bitter rival, Baron Harkonnen. The Duke is poisoned, but his
wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of
Arrakis, which have given the planet its nickname of Dune. Paul and
his mother join the Fremen, the Arrakis natives, who have learnt to
live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. But learning to survive
is not enough - Paul's destiny was mapped out long ago and his
mother is committed to seeing it fulfilled. Read the series which
inspired the 2021 Denis Villeneuve epic Oscar nominated film, Dune,
starring Oscar Isaac, Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Josh Brolin. *
* * * * * * * * * * * * 'This is - quite simply - the most
magnificent Sci-Fi epic ever written . . . The scope of Asimov's
Foundation, the attention to detail and context of Tolkien's LotR,
coupled with an unmatched visionary socio-ecological messianic
narrative that is scarily relevant today ' Goodreads reviewer,
'Frank Herbert's immortal space opera that created many of the
tropes we take for granted inside them is a book that doesn't need
my endorsement . . . the nobility is some of the most decadent and
depraved in fiction . . . It's a fantastic book, amazing story'
Goodreads reviewer, 'The blend of science-aversion, exploitation of
the naive by systematic manipulation of religion and witchcraft,
and the harsh realities of life in a barren and mineral depleted
desert is astounding. I love these books!' Goodreads reviewer,
'Herbert succeeds at juxtaposing so many different elements:
ecology, religion, consciousness, feudalism, space travel... gawsh,
I could go on! . . . It is a mainly character-driven plot, with the
three books in this trilogy focusing on the Atreides family on Dune
. . . I think everyone should delve into this world, let themselves
be absorbed by it. It makes you question your reality, your
choices, your relationships and the impact you have on the world,
or the impact the world has on you' Goodreads reviewer, 'Dune
perhaps epitomises science-fiction. The willingness to embrace big
ideas and show them playing out on a broad canvas . . . You have to
read it to believe it' Goodreads reviewer
General
| Imprint: |
Gollancz
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
August 2018 |
| Authors: |
Frank Herbert
|
| Dimensions: |
240 x 160 x 60mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
910 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4732-2446-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
|
| LSN: |
1-4732-2446-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781473224469 |
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